Tell us about yourself.I am married to Billy Cooper, have one daughter, Jaime Gibbs, and one granddaughter, Victoria Gibbs. I work for Southern Living magazine and enjoy spending time with my family.

When were you diagnosed?April 1993

How has cancer changed your outlook on life?I have learned to take things one day at a time and have learned that I can lean on family and friends for support and comfort. And they will cry with me if I need them to. I have also learned that I am a much stronger person than I realized.

What words of encouragement would you share with others with cancer?FIGHT BACK! Don’t let cancer get you down…keep a positive attitude and talk to your family and friends about how you are feeling. You won’t always have a good day, but the bad days are few and far between. And just remember…you will get through this and be a stronger person.

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